13 Sephora Gifts for Kids (Who Don’t Need Skincare But Want It)
Looking for a gift for a kid who loves Sephora, but aren’t sure where to start? You’re in the right place!
We’re starting a list of the best Sephora gifts for kids, including any kid-safe skincare, non-toxic makeup, and other gentle beauty products for kids that we’ve found at Sephora.
The Sephora kids trend means that many young girls are getting excited about skin care, with Sephora products for tweens topping many a wishlist. Yet, dermatologists are clear that when it comes to children’s skincare, all they really need is a gentle cleanser, broad spectrum sunscreen, and moisturizer (if their skin is dry). They caution that many of these skincare products are simply not suitable for young skin, causing damage and irritation, and especially warn against products with “active” ingredients, like retinols and retinoids.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of fun beauty gifts for tweens and other kid-safe skincare to be found at Sephora - they just takes a little effort to find. Dr. Brooke Jeffy is a dermatologist who offers helpful and practical advice on Instagram about appropriate skin care products for tweens and teens, often focusing on the Sephora products that are trending with girls. And of course, we parents can help each other out, by sharing our favorite age-appropriate Sephora products for tweens below!
Browse the list we've started for inspiration, and pay it forward by adding a review or new recommendation for any great Sephora gifts for kids you’ve discovered.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
Invisible, weightless, and scentless gel-based sunscreen that doubles as a primer.
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
In general, the super trendy Sephora brands like Drunken Elephant and Glow Recipe are not great for young skin, but if your tween absolutely needs something from Glow Recipe, Dr. Jeffy says this avocado cleanser isn’t bad.
LANEIGE Cream Skin Refillable Toner & Moisturizer
Though no young girl needs to pay for the peptides in this luxurious moisturizer, it won’t damage their skin, either, so it’s a nice gift option if you’re looking for a fancy yet kid-safe skincare product.
Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray
A soothing, hydrating mist designed to calm and refresh irritated or sensitive skin. It helps reduce redness, and is a fun gift for girls who love beauty products.
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser
If a drugstore cleanser just won’t do, this hydrating and lightly foaming cleanser is a good option for young skin.
The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen
Dermatologists agree that broad-spectrum sunscreens are important kids skincare products, and this exclusive CLEAN at Sephora sunscreen is lightweight, hydrating and reasonably priced.
Supergoop! 100% Mineral (Re)setting Powder Face Sunscreen
Powder face sunscreen that delivers broad-spectrum UV protection with an easy-to-use brush applicator. Great for getting sunscreen close to the hairline.
MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush
A lightweight, fragrance-free and “impossible-to-mess-up” cream blush that can be used on lips and cheeks.
ILIA Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara
A clean cult-favorite mascara that uses a dual-sided wand to lengthen, lift, and separate lashes.
Tower 28 Beauty ShineOn Lip Jelly Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
This bestselling, moisturizing lip gloss and lip oil delivers a high shine finish without the stickiness. It is specially formulated for sensitive skin, and the fun variety of colors makes it a stand-out among kids' makeup gifts.
Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Dewy Cream Blush
This easy-to-use, non-comedogenic dewy blush is good for lips and cheeks, using aloe vera, green tea extract and castor seed oil to support even sensitive skin with every application.
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
When it comes to Sephora kids makeup, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is a great introduction for any young girl. The sheer, lightweight lip balm comes in a variety of colors, with a blend of nourishing oils and butters to hydrate and smooth lips. Plus, it smells nice!
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrances are often a favorite beauty product for tweens, and this warm, tropical scent with notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla is popular among the Sephora crowd. Though fragrance isn’t generally awesome for sensitive skin, as long as it doesn’t cause irritation, this long-lasting fragrance for hair and skin is a good bet for any Sephora-loving kid.
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